Museum and Visitor’s Centre

The architect-designed Lord Howe Island Museum, opened in 2002, has a range of innovative displays on the island’s World Heritage environment, community and history, going back to 1788 when the Island was discovered by HMS Supply of the First Fleet, and covering 166 years of continuous settlement since 1834.

There is even a skeleton of an extinct giant horned turtle, Meiloania platyceps.

The museum also offers a learning and scientific centre holding valuable archives, photographs and records with a reading/research room with computer facilities, photocopying and internet access.

Lord Howe Island Visitors Centre

The Lord Howe Island Visitors Centre is located in the Museum foyer and has a centralised booking facility and can provide information on accommodation, activities, events, dining and any other information about the island. The Visitor Centre is open from 9:30am-3:00pm Monday to Friday, from 9:30am-2:00pm Sunday, and is closed on Saturday. For enquiries, please call 1800 240 937.